Chelsea's pursuit of Max Bird reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 80% probability of the midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Moisés Caicedo, Roméo Lavia)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Moisés Caicedo, Roméo Lavia)
Key player as direct competitor (Moisés Caicedo, Roméo Lavia)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández)
Some better competitors for position (Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández)
Football Insider can reveal that Chelsea can land Derby County ace Max Bird for just £5m this summer after identifying him as a target
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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61.3
61.9
|
Ben Sheaf |
 Wrexham
|
€7.1M |
|
61.3
61.3
|
Denis Suárez |
 Alaves
|
€1M |
|
61.3
66.1
|
Juan Sforza |
 Talleres
|
€1.6M |
|
61.2
61.2
|
Anto Grgic |
 Lugano
|
€1.1M |
|
61.2
61.2
|
Alexis Blin |
 Palermo
|
€0.8M |
|
61.2
61.2
|
Kenny McLean |
 Norwich
|
€0.5M |
|
61.2
67.2
|
Oussama Targhalline |
 Feyenoord
|
€7M |
|
61.1
61.1
|
Alberto Reina | Real Oviedo | €1.3M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honest Ahanor | 27-02-2026 | Report | |
| Felix Nmecha | 25-02-2026 | Report | |
| Murillo | 18-02-2026 | Report | |
| Igor Thiago | 16-02-2026 | Report | |
| Eli Kroupi | 11-02-2026 | Report | |
| Robin Roefs | 06-02-2026 | Report | |
| Dušan Vlahović | 26-01-2026 | Report | |
| Kader Meïté | 26-01-2026 | Report |
Bristol City
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Max Bird (ENG) is a A ball winning midfielder and currently plays for Bristol City. Max Bird is 25 years old (2000/09/18) and he is 183cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 8. Max Bird has also been used as A deep lying playmaker, A box to box midfielder, A holding midfielder and as an advanced playmaker.
Max Bird’s current transfer value is between €2.2M and €3.3M. His last transfer was from Bristol City to Derby in 2024. Derby loaned Max Bird for free from Bristol City.
Max Bird latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
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